</s>KC 44-760 2 RAY, while incarcerated at USP. According to USP files, associated with inmate J. R. KELLER, No. 72614-L (as of January 23, 1957). ZARTER advised USP records reflect that former USP inmate J. J. KELER, USP No. 76214-L, and the USP Records partaining to KELLEN, USO No. 7214-1, and, the USF records to the Federal Prison Camp, Florence, Arizona. RAY, who incarcerated, USF, Leavenworth, is known to have completed prison camp, in Spanish. to have complete course in Spanish, contained the USIP amnesty records, pertaining to RAY as the USP file, reflect as follows: July 7, 1959, at time of completion of USP, Levenworth, on RAY, was $159, of August 1, 1955, and received an additional $50,50, however, origin of this amount not reflected this file. Effective May 15, 1957, RAY was approved to earn $10.00 per month meritious earnings at USF. and this amount won't be returned to the United States Department of the Treasury. money reflected as being deposited in this account was $5.00 on February 3, 1958, the origin of the $5,00 not reflected this file, 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigative activities in May 1968 related to James Earl Ray, a suspect in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Communications include inquiries into Ray’s movements, phone usage, and potential associates. The FBI sought information on Ray’s use of Albert J. Pepper Stationery Co. in St. Louis for financial transactions while incarcerated. Surveillance efforts focused on identifying vehicles linked to Ray, including a car with Tennessee license plate KN FIVE SEVEN FIVE NINE NINE ZERO. Leads involving individuals like Joseph Austin and Jack Garron were explored but deemed unrelated to the assassination. The FBI coordinated with Memphis and St. Louis offices to review phone records, check license plates, and monitor locations such as the Grapevine Tavern for potential illegal activities.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (suspect in MLK’s assassination)  
- Albert J. Pepper (owner of Stationery Co. linked to Ray)  
- Joseph Austin (mentioned as a possible associate)  
- Jack Garron (individual with alleged criminal ties)  
- Verna Fuchs (witness reporting a car resembling Ray’s)  

Key Locations:  
- St. Louis, Missouri (Albert J. Pepper Stationery Co.)  
- Kansas City, Missouri (FBI SAC office)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (FBI field office)  
- Grapevine Tavern (monitored for illegal activities)  
- Jefferson City, Missouri (Cole County Jail)  

Key Events:  
- FBI investigation into Ray’s financial transactions via Stationery Co.  
- Surveillance of vehicles with specific license plates linked to Ray.  
- Review of phone records for potential communication patterns.  
- Coordination between St. Louis and Memphis offices on leads.  
- Monitoring of the Grapevine Tavern for illicit activities.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Albert J. Pepper Stationery Co. (financial transaction point)  
- Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles (license plate checks)

MLK Declassified Files

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